v. Simple past tense and past participle of tone. Tone: A sound of distinct pitch, quality, and duration; a note.
adj. Having a (specified kind of) tone.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Having (such) a tone; -- chiefly used in composition.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having distinctive tones as a fixed feature of the pronunciation of a word, as in Chinese. See tone, 15.
Having tone or a tone: much used in composition: as, high -toned; shrill -toned.
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adj. having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination
adj. having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination
Word Usage
"Everett Collection Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle "I used the phrase 'toned the color down,'" Mr. Scorsese told an audience attending the "Taxi Driver" restoration unveiling at the DGA Theater last week."